This article explores the salaries of garbage collectors across all 50 states in the United States. It highlights how much ...

The job is full of heavy lifting, tight turns and stinky smells. But the members of this all-women garbage crew say their bond keeps them going. Editor’s note: This story originally published in 2023.

We make a better living than you might think, especially for a job that doesn’t usually require a high school diploma. The average annual salary for a garbage collector is almost $38,000, according to ...